... incidence is stated, and whether or not the variable is expected to be statistically significant (at the 95% confidence level). The variable specifications and expectations are based on a previous investigation of this data set as reported in Jablonowski and Tolle (2014) . The first three variables...

... to warrant investigation. Generally, it is somewhat unclear what criteria the industry uses as regards to which incidents to investigate. This, along with a general perception that well kicks – and not least shallow gas incidents – are something you mainly handle operationally, could be an explanation of why...

... impact. Taking an investigative approach to assessing this data, with careful planning a set of Key Cultural Indicators (KCIs) can be identified within the data set. Using advanced statistical analysis techniques based on the 6-sigma business management strategy, KCI data from single (point-in-time...

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... and operators leverage incident investigation in order to improve drilling operations and identify future QHSE initiatives and investments. We will focus on: Properly assessing the extent to which hardware, software, people and processes can contribute to a drilling systems failure Implementing...

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... Since the main objective of the investigation is the evaluation of the potential of CO 2 leakage from a storage site, the first two conditions are being met a priori: the leak source is the injected and stored CO2, and the driving force is provided by CO 2 buoyancy and possibly by the pressure...

... either a full or partial indemnification to the buyer for environmental conditions that existed before the date of sale or have provided a due diligence period after the date of sale for the buyer to conduct additional environmental investigations. Today, typical sales are on "as-is" basis where...

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... and help quantify sampling uncertainty in both the remedial investigation and remedial design at a hazardous waste site. Geostatistics were used to quantify sampling uncertainty in attainment of a risk-based cleanup goal and determine the optimal sampling frequency necessary to delineate the horizontal...

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..., they cannot afford to maintain a permanent staff of environmental engineers and auditors necessary to investigate potential liability arising under federal and state "Superfund" laws. On the other hand, they cannot afford the risk of ignoring potential liability when buying leases and producing properties...